Look what My Neighbor gave me

[PK]

For fixing his computer, my neighbor gave me this Bamboo bow will with Monkey catcher arrows, actually I don't know where its from but it is old, maybe one of you very knowledgable fellers can update me

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[Pat B]

Nice score! Be careful of those points in case of curare or other poisons .  Is the string a sliver of bamboo?    Pat

[PK]

Her is some better Photos for Identification

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[Dustybaer]

WOW, awesome.

[Keenan]

 Wow, way nice gift, As Pat said be carefull with the points, most likely poison dipped. but much to valuable to get rid of. Don't break up that set at all. It's value is better left complete.  Keenan

[GregB]

That's really a great gift!

[Hillbilly]

That's awesome, and those are some wicked looking points.

[Marc St Louis]

Nice. You sure the bow is Bamboo?

I was given one a few years ago. The bow was not Bamboo but looked like it was from Palm and less than 3' long, actually the arrows are about the same length as the bow. It also came with a woven quiver that looks like it was woven around the arrows it holds them so well. The arrows are tipped with exacto knife blades

[DanaM]

Lucky dog Leave the set is that is a wall hanger not for use.

[tom sawyer]

I think Marc might be right, black palm is the usual choice for bow wood among aborigine people in tropical areas.  I would definitely leave the arrows as is and consider the whole thing as a display.  Whether or not its worth a lot of money, I have no idea.  You might write a letter to the editor of PA magazine asking if anyone can identify this kind of bow.  They would likely be able to have Dr. Charles Grayson take a look and tell more about your treasure.  I'd also see what your friend knows about it, where he picked it up and such.  Might get clues on how old it is at least.  It sort of looks better than something made simply for a tourist, but tough to tell.  You might look on ebay and see what is for sale there.  If you don't want to display it or store it, you might put it for sale there and be sure to alert us all.

In any case, thanks for some interesting photos and congrats on your acquisition.

[Badger]

Dr, grayson has an archery mueseum, it might be worth evealuationg for possible mueseum disply once you get your enjoyment out of it. Steve

[Sidewinder]

Congratulation PK. Thats better payment than money.Can't buy a set like that anywhere. Makes it priceless in my book.  Danny

[JackCrafty]

Awesome...

Weigh and spine the arrows to see how closely matched they are...... 

[tom sawyer]

Steve the majority of Grayson's collection is at the University of Missouri now.  Sad to say I haven't been down to see it, definitely quite extensive though.  Some is on public display but much of it is not and you need to arrange in advance to get to see the whole thing.  I think it is in the care of the Anthropology department.  They usually have a tour group go over to see it as part of the MOJAM festivities.  If you come, you might see about arranging for a tour.  I always hate sacrificing the better part of a day to go over, maybe we could go on a Wednesday or something.  Columbia is a good hour away from Marshall as I recall.

[wolfsire]

That is so cool!

A boo sting!  I know boo can be made into fiber, but that looks like is is straight off the cane.  Any nodes in it?  If so, can you show a close up pick of it?